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Opportunities & Activities

National honor societies, professional organizations, service clubs, sororities and fraternities — the School of Engineering provides students with opportunities to learn and achieve outside of the classroom. We recognize our students' talents and provide opportunities and activities for real experience and advanced learning — and fun. We work closely with alumni and private business leaders in supplying ongoing opportunities and continuing the cycle of education and service in the engineering community.


5-Year Programs

Get a major jump on your graduate engineering education — get your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years! We offer accelerated programs in chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, and engineering management.

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Association for Computing Machinery

Share a passion for computers with students of various backgrounds and majors. The ACM is open to any student with an interest in computing.

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Cooperative Education

Gain hands-on experience and apply the concepts you learn in class by alternating semesters of full-time study at UD with semesters of full-time, paid work experience in industry, business or government.
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Epsilon Delta Tau

Epsilon Delta Tau is a social fraternity that develops professional and social connections among engineers, participates in service activities and promotes fraternal brotherhood.

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Eta Kappa Nu

The honor society Eta Kappa Nu is open to junior and senior electrical engineering majors with outstanding academics. Members participate in industrial tours, tutoring and social activities.
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ETHOS

In the ETHOS service program, students help integrate technology with global cultures and communities. The emphasis is placed on ideas and implementation of appropriate technology, sustainable development and service-learning through technical immersion, integrated classroom work, collaborative research and on-campus activities.

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Become a member of the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. While national chapter membership is limited to engineering majors, any interested student can attend IEEE events.

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Learn, Lead and Serve Fund Grants

If you're looking to make a positive impact on the community while exploring engineering concepts, the School of Engineering Learn, Lead and Serve (LLS) Fund can help. The LLS grants are given to encourage students to perform domestic and international research in engineering topics while serving community organizations. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $2,000, and higher amounts are available for team projects. Applications are accepted each semester. For additional information contact Philip Aaron by phone, 937-229-4388, or e-mail aaronpht@notes.udayton.edu.

MBA-ready Program

Earn a UD MBA with just one calendar year of additional study after completion of the MBA-ready program requirements.

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Minority Engineering Program

Reach your full potential through this integrated program that creates an optimum learning environment and supports minority engineering students financially, fundamentally, practically and intellectually.

National Society of Black Engineers

The National Society of Black Engineers' mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

Phi Sigma Rho

As a national social sorority for women in engineering, Phi Sigma Rho creates a bond of sisterhood while promoting academic excellence and involvement in service projects.

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Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

Work side-by-side with professionals, and conduct basic and applied research on campus with government or in industry. UD offers undergraduates many opportunities to research — and to explore.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Become a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers — an organization that achieves excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.

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Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers is dedicated to making the need for women engineers known and encourages these women to achieve full potential in their careers.

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Study Abroad

Expand your horizons — study abroad for a summer, a semester or during a year-long programs. You can participate in international service experiences or attend international academic and professional experiences designed just for engineers.

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Tau Beta Pi

As the national honor society for engineers in all disciplines, Tau Beta Pi encourages integrity and excellence in engineering. Activities include tutoring, community projects and social gatherings.

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